Fixing a cracked 78RPM record
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2022
- Fixing a cracked 78RPM record using a USB soldering iron type tool. Does it work and how does it sound?
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I do the same thing, but use a spot of Super Glue. One small drop at the lead in, does the job. Unfortunately, the "click" will always be heard, but at least, the record is saved and playable.
Yes, super glue is very useful for this, too. You might like this video where I use it for repairing records:
czcams.com/video/Gmdp2Xmr_Jk/video.html
Thanks 😀 👍
Another great step in media preservation
Thanks 😀 👍. You might like this repair video too: czcams.com/video/Gmdp2Xmr_Jk/video.html
My first attempt at repairing a shellac record was a success.
If I ever try it again it will almost certainly go wrong because tha't how my luck runs.
Glad it worked out for you. 😀👍. Did you see my attempt using superglue?
czcams.com/video/Gmdp2Xmr_Jk/video.html
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I’ve tried a blob of superglue both sides and it came out much like yours with noticeable clicks. I use clamps instead of tape but it appears not to be any better. I’m much better at fixing bites out of the edge, but only if it doesn’t involve the grooves so it’s just for aesthetics really. I’ve heard some people fix needle drop damage in the grooves with superglue but I’ve tried that also without success.
Thanks 😀 👍. Nail varnish is another material I have seen used for groove damage and needle drops, but not yet tried it myself. I have a few records with bites and I will try superglue on them
@@mrrgstuff just in case I have misled you, I use a two part epoxy on the bites not superglue. Cheers, D
@@davidk6271 Thanks, that's interesting. Hadn't thought of 2 part epoxy. I have successfully used superglue on record bites, it seems to stick shellac quite well 😀 👍
I've only tried melting shellac (bit of a broken record) into a crack at the edge. Sanding down helps but just the take the roughness off. I'm not sure if it would really hide the damage. For damage in the playing area, I have heard people using nail varnish to fill up little holes, but not tried it myself. Good luck. Thanks 😀 👍
Never thought of melting the shellac to seal cracks. Might try this on my Coasters 78 that unfortunately cracked when I dropped it. Once I find a replacement I’ll try the idea
Glad you found it interesting 👍. You might like these videos too:
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Greet repai! Who is the artist on this record singing Galway Bay?
Thanks 😀 👍. Both sides sung by Bill Johnson
Do you think it is possible to recover a part of a shellac record without grooves?. I mean a record with a hit like a wall.
I'm not too sure what you mean. Could you post a picture or a short video of an example? Thanks 😀 👍
@@mrrgstuff When I have the record in the next days I will show you.
@@mrrgstuff the name of this issue is chipped. I saw a video that you commented where the man uses nail polish to create the missing surface. I will try it 😀
I glued my favorite 78 with 5 broken pieces around nearer the edge. So many pops but I still love it. Yesterday i bought the CD and now I feel dirty. Forgive me
Sometimes buying the CD is the thing to do, but good for you for fixing the 78, even if it wasn't perfect. Thanks 😀 👍
Nice method, I accidentally cracked my gotham record by holding the record on the edge too hard and I tried this similar method but with super glue and both side actually play fine, it has 12 loud clicks on the A side.
Thanks 😀 👍. Yes super glue works well too. I've made a couple of videos on it like this one: czcams.com/video/Gmdp2Xmr_Jk/video.html
Glad you got your record fixed.😀 It is always frustrating to find a broken one, even more so to accidentally break one 😔
Not bad thanks 😊👍
Thanks 😀 👍. I also tried another method:
czcams.com/video/0fhuBeLVmFg/video.html
I guess that with something like Audacity, you might be able to remove the click if you were trying to save the recording, rather than the record. I know that wasn't the point of the video, but it is a feature on Audacity I have never used 😊😊
Yes indeed, Audacity would remove the click just fine. As it's a regular timing it might even do it for all the clicks automatically rather than doing one at a time. I didn't actually use Audacity for this video, but for things like phonograph cylinders or those coin op recording booth records, it's very useful for reducing the background noise and pulling something listenable out of the recording. Thanks 😀 👍
Congratulations
Thanks 😀 👍
Have you tried to rub a little paraffin into the crack? Then play the record to clear out the excess.
That's a good idea. Thanks 😀 👍. I've not any paraffin, but I might be able to find something similar 🤔
Pas mal comme techniques, j'ai malheureusement fait tomber un disque Perfect et pour le réparer j'ai utilisé de colle forte. Mais j'ai eu une autre idée, j'ai mis de la colle forte sur la fissure du disque, je l'ai légèrement étalé puis j'ai mis du bicarbonate de soude sur la colle encore fraîche, la colle va faire une réaction chimique et devenir plus solide et elle va sécher plus rapidement, j'ai essayé ça sur un autre disque, mais il ne faut pas mettre la colle sur l'enregistrement, que sur le bord.
I have not tried baking soda, but have heard it works well. Yes, I agree that it is important to keep the glue away from the grooves and put it only on the edges. Interesting to hear about your experiments. Hope you manage to fix some of your records. I have a drawer full of broken records, so I may make some more videos about them. Thanks 😀 👍
Oh good lord I have the same record
Wow I need to fix mine Eight Seconds LP 😢
Ok, though I am fixing shellac 78rpm records here, not vinyl
Eu uso cola usada por manicure para colar unhas postiças de fibra de vidro.
That is a good idea! Have you seen this video?
czcams.com/video/Gmdp2Xmr_Jk/video.htmlsi=QD4MoGLcL7HQBX16
Thanks 👍 😀